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Quorum Court approves $506,469 appropriation for Returning Home CAP program after debate on transparency and alternatives
Summary
The court approved a $506,469.12 appropriation to continue funding the Returning Home CAP reentry program for another year, 13–2 in favor, following public comment and multiple requests for accounting and procurement clarity.
The Washington County Quorum Court voted 13–2 to appropriate $506,469.12 from reserve funds to continue partnership with Returning Home’s CAP (Community Alternatives Program) for a one‑year period, amid extended public comment and requests for more transparent accounting.
Justice Seki (who moved the ordinance) and supporters framed the appropriation as continuation funding for a program the county has jointly funded since 2022. Justice Seki said the court intended to continue the partnership “from 05/01/2026 through 04/30/2027” (amended language discussed on the floor) and that the funds will be administered through the county grants process.
Opponents and several public commenters asked for more financial detail and for accounting showing how prior appropriations were spent. Justice Koger urged the court to withhold…
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